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\nPiriformis Syndrome is pain similar to sciatica, yet caused by a completely
\ndifferent source. In Piriformis Syndrome, the sciatic nerve is compressed by the
\npiriformis muscle. This muscle is deep under the gluteals. The sciatic nerve
\npasses directly under the piriformis muscle. The pain is similar to sciatica
\nwith pain in the buttocks, which radiates down the legs.
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\nOften, the differential diagnosis for Piriformis Syndrome is often by exclusion.
\nIf the patient has sciatic pain, but shows no spinal reason for a cause,
\npiriformis syndrome is often indicated. The patient may experience tingling,
\nnumbness, burning, or weakness in the legs and buttocks. Symptoms are often
\nworsened by long periods of sitting, due to direct pressure exerted on the
\npiriformis muscle.
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\nExercise: Piriformis Syndrome
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\nLay on your back and gently bring one knee up to the chest. Keep the opposite
\nleg elongated along the floor. Keep the energy of that foot moving out through
\nthe foot. Squeeze and hold the knee to the chest. You can make small circles
\nwith the knee. Pull your abs in and slowly lower the knee. Now gently stretch
\nthe knee so that it crosses your midline and hold the knee there for 15-30
\nseconds. Switch sides.
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\nExercise: The Back Strengthener
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\nDo this exercise up to 4 times a day.
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\nLay on the floor, stomach down. Slowly lengthen out the spine as you raise one
\narm and the opposite leg. Exhale as you raise up into an arch. Hold this as your
\ntake two deep breaths. Slowly release back to the floor.
\n
\nInhale, as your raise
\nup the other arm and opposite leg, exhale. Hold this arch again for two deep
\nbreaths. Lower down. Inhale. Then raise both arms, leaving both feet on the
\nfloor. Exhale. Hold the arch as you take two deep breaths. Slowly lower down.
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\nInhale. Raise both feet off the ground, leaving both arms on the floor. Exhale.
\nHold the arch for two deep breaths. Slowly lower down. Inhale. Lastly, raise
\nboth arms and both legs off the floor. Exhale. Hold this full arch for two deep
\nbreaths. Slowly lower down.
\n
\nInhale. Repeat entire sequence one more time. This
\nexercise should flow easily with the breath. (Always feel the energy pulling out
\nin both directions from the top of the head and hands and out the bottom of the
\nfeet.) Try to arch up further each time. This amazing exercise will relieve back
\npain!
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